Master of Data Science
Deakin’s Master of Data Science prepares students for professional employment across all sectors. The sheer volume and complexity of data already at the fingertips of businesses and research organizations give rise to challenges that must be solved by tomorrow’s graduates. Become a data analytics specialist capable of using data to learn insights and support decision making.
Modern organizations are placing increasing emphasis on the use of data to inform day-to-day operations and long-term strategic decisions.
Throughout your studies, you’ll learn to understand the various origins of data to be used for analysis, combined with methods to manage, organize, and manipulate data within regulatory, ethical, and security constraints. You’ll develop specialized skills in categorizing and transferring raw data into meaningful information for the benefit of prediction and robust decision-making.
As a graduate, your knowledge, skills, and competencies in modern data science and statistical analysis will be highly valued by employers seeking greater efficiencies and competitive advantage through data insights.
Campus Information
Melbourne Burwood
The Melbourne Burwood Campus is Deakin鈥檚 largest. A short trip from Melbourne鈥檚 central business district, Burwood offers the perfect balance between city lifestyle and suburban comfort. On campus you will find impressive buildings and world-class facilities, a wide range of learning and social spaces, and a relaxed atmosphere. If you enjoy getting outdoors between classes, the Melbourne Burwood Campus also sits alongside parkland, which is great for walking, jogging and cycling.
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates of this course may find a career as data analyst, data scientist, analytics programmer, analytics manager, analytics consultant, business analyst, management advisor, management analyst, business advisors and strategist, marketing manager, market research analyst or marketing specialist.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for admission to this degree (with 8 credit points of Recognition of Prior Learning applied~) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline^
- completion of a bachelor honours degree in a related discipline^
- completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline*, and at least two years' of relevant work experience^ (or part-time equivalent).
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 099225J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
88400 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 55 AUD
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